'''Übermacht''' ([[BAWSAQ]]: UMA) is a [[Germany|German]] automotive and heavy construction equipment company featured in the [[HD Universe]] of ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]''. It is likely a parody of the German automobiles manufacturer [[wp:BMW|BMW]]. The player can buy stocks from them in the [[Bawsaq.com]] website in GTA V.

==Overview==

==Overview==

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The[[Oracle]], [[Rebla]]and[[Sentinel]]vehiclesarederivedfrom BMW designs. The term "übermacht" is German for "supremacy" or "superior", likely a jab at real-life BMW owners having anaura of superiority over the other marques when driving. Much like [[Benefactor]], the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M (Motorsport), however, much like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely aesthetics. An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around [[Liberty City in HD Universe|Liberty City]], including one at [[Star Junction]].

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Every Übermacht vehicleis derived from BMW designs, usuallywithdifferentbumpersandgrille,as opposed to BMW'strademark "kidney grille". The term "übermacht" is German for "supremacy" or "superior", likely a jab at real-life BMW owners having afeeling of superiority over the other marques when driving. Just like [[Benefactor]], the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M GmbH. The tuning division is known as "XS", which sounds like "excess", again a pun on BMW's over engineering . However, like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely aesthetics. An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]], including one at [[Star Junction]].

Oracle-GTA4-advertising.png|Advertisement for the [[Oracle]], commonly seen on billboards in [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]].

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Ubermacht catalog book cropped.png|Ubermacht catalog book.

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Ubermacht-Billboard-GTAV.png|Ubermacht billboard.

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Ubermacht-GTAV-Ad.jpg|Variant from the same billboard, with graffiti depicting a [[Drive-By Shooting]].

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==Trivia==

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*There is an advert for the [[Zion]] in [[Morningwood]] with the text "DISOBEY", and under it "The Design of Driving" which is a hint of its rivalry with [[Obey]], which may be a parody of a billboard rivalry between BMW and Audi in Los Angeles around 2007.[http://wonderfulengineering.com/the-historic-bmw-vs-audi-billboard-ad-war-in-pictures/] Another one is placed on top of a building in [[Downtown Vinewood]], coincidentally placed in front of an Obey billboard.

*The Oracle, Sentinel and Rebla represent the original BMW model lineups (7-series, 3-series, 5-series, and X-series). However, the 5-series based models are only found in the [[3D Universe]], namely the GTA VC and GTA SA renditions of the Sentinel.

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**It is still unknown yet if any 5-series based model will be added in GTA V as a DLC vehicle.

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*There are various cranes with Übermacht logos.[[File:Ubermacht_GTAVe_Crane.png|thumb|Crane at the [[Mile High Club]] construction site.]]

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*In [[GTA IV]], the logo is seen as a diamond, but in [[GTA V]] the logo is seen as circular on cranes and billboards.

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*Examples of competitors of Übermacht vehicles are The [[Zion]] and [[Feltzer]] (BMW 6 Series (E63) and Mercedes-Benz SL), the [[Sentinel XS]] and the [[Schwartzer]].

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* The names of three Übermacht vehicles could be reference to the movie "[[wp:The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'']]". The ''Oracle'' is a reference to the computer program that helps humans fight the machines, the ''Zion'' is a reference to the last human city, and the ''Sentinel'' is a reference to the machines the humans are at war with.

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*The [[Zion]] and the [[Sentinel]] appear to be sister vehicles, the Sentinel appears to be a smaller version of the Zion and the vehicles share similar design cues. Similarly to the real life version, the [[Wp:BMW 6 series|BMW 6 series]] appears to be a bulkier, more luxurious [[Wp:BMW 3 series|BMW 3 series convertible]].

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*The Ubermacht's slogan "The Design Of Driving" is a pun to the real-life [[Wp:BMW|BMW]]'s "Sheer Driving Pleasure" both of the slogan means enjoyable drive in a car.

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Übermacht (BAWSAQ: UMA) is a German automotive and heavy construction equipment company featured in the HD Universe of Grand Theft Auto. It is likely a parody of the German automobiles manufacturer BMW. The player can buy stocks from them in the Bawsaq.com website in GTA V.

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Every Übermacht vehicle is derived from BMW designs, usually with different bumpers and grille, as opposed to BMW's trademark "kidney grille". The term "übermacht" is German for "supremacy" or "superior", likely a jab at real-life BMW owners having a feeling of superiority over the other marques when driving. Just like Benefactor, the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M GmbH. The tuning division is known as "XS", which sounds like "excess", again a pun on BMW's over engineering . However, like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely aesthetics. An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around Liberty City, including one at Star Junction.

There is an advert for the Zion in Morningwood with the text "DISOBEY", and under it "The Design of Driving" which is a hint of its rivalry with Obey, which may be a parody of a billboard rivalry between BMW and Audi in Los Angeles around 2007.[1] Another one is placed on top of a building in Downtown Vinewood, coincidentally placed in front of an Obey billboard.

The Oracle, Sentinel and Rebla represent the original BMW model lineups (7-series, 3-series, 5-series, and X-series). However, the 5-series based models are only found in the 3D Universe, namely the GTA VC and GTA SA renditions of the Sentinel.

It is still unknown yet if any 5-series based model will be added in GTA V as a DLC vehicle.

The names of three Übermacht vehicles could be reference to the movie "The Matrix". The Oracle is a reference to the computer program that helps humans fight the machines, the Zion is a reference to the last human city, and the Sentinel is a reference to the machines the humans are at war with.

The Zion and the Sentinel appear to be sister vehicles, the Sentinel appears to be a smaller version of the Zion and the vehicles share similar design cues. Similarly to the real life version, the BMW 6 series appears to be a bulkier, more luxurious BMW 3 series convertible.

The Ubermacht's slogan "The Design Of Driving" is a pun to the real-life BMW's "Sheer Driving Pleasure" both of the slogan means enjoyable drive in a car.